Im Sudtiroler Kartauserkloster Allerengelberg in Schnals ubersetzt Heinrich Haller, Sohn des Innsbrucker Stadtrichters, Burgermeisters und Ratsburgers Andre Haller, von 1464 bis 1471 geistliche lateinische Texte in fruhneuhochdeutsche Prosa.
Eine Sammlung von vierundzwanzig Legenden, die auf unterschiedlichen frühen Quellen beruhen: Neben der titelgebenden Legende geht es beispielsweise ebenso in "Die heilige Cäcilia", "Die Mutter Gottes und der Räuber" oder "Der Soldat und das Jesuskind" um die Wunderwelt der Heiligen, die sich dem Leser beim Eintauchen in das Geschehen offenbart.
Gerhart Hauptmanns Ausflug ins Reich der Mythen und Legenden: Mit seinem 1909 uraufgeführten Theaterstück "Griselda" adaptiert er den Stoff rund um eine der berühmtesten Frauenfiguren der europäischen Folklore, die zum ersten Mal in Boccaccios "Decamerone" in Erscheinung tritt.
"Dein Sohn wird dich töten und seine Mutter zur Frau nehmen" – diese fürchterliche Prophezeiung bringt den griechischen König Laios dazu, seinem Sohn die Fußsohlen zu durchstechen und ihn in der Wildnis auszusetzen.
One of the greatest masterpieces of English literature, bringing together unforgettable stories, memorable characters, and timeless insights into human nature.
Why do millions of modern professionals suffer from chronic neck pain, persistent anxiety, and relentless afternoon fatigue, regardless of how much they stretch or sleep?
Florence Verducci challenges the presuppositions and expectations that have led to embarrassed censure of the wit and comic irreverence that Ovid wove into these dramatic monologues, addressed by his heroines to absent lovers.
The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world's leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.
A vivid and accessible new translation of essential selections from Boethius's Consolation of Philosophya moving classic about facing life's worst events with courage and hopeWhat do you do when your life has fallen apart?
A vivid and accessible new translation of essential selections from Boethius's Consolation of Philosophya moving classic about facing life's worst events with courage and hopeWhat do you do when your life has fallen apart?
Exploring the question of what exactly makes good people good, Protagoras and Meno are two of the most enjoyable and accessible of all of Plato's dialogues.
In an age of relentless skepticism, shifting cultural values, and a flood of online misinformation, many Muslims—especially youth—find themselves grappling with questions about their faith.
'Irresistibly fascinating' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE'Essential' VICTORIA HISLOP'Brilliantly conceived' PAUL CARTLEDGEAn enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeologyTwo strangers meet in a trapped elevator.
A new translation of one of classical Japan's greatest literary works It is from a desire not to let this impulse count for nothing that I have written this foolish tale of mine.
Written towards the end of the second century AD, The Golden Ass tells the story of the many adventures of a young man whose fascination with witchcraft leads him to be transformed into a donkey.
Written by an unknown author in the twelfth century, this powerful tale of murder and revenge reaches back to the earliest epochs of German antiquity, transforming centuries-old legend into a masterpiece of chivalric drama.
Perhaps the strangest - and most strikingly modern - work to survive from the ancient world, The Satyricon relates the hilarious mock epic adventures of the impotent Encolpius, and his struggle to regain virility.
By mid-5th century BC, Athens was governed by democratic rule and power turned upon the ability of the citizen to command the attention of the people, and to sway the crowds of the assembly.
